Chive, Pork, and Shrimp Dumplings
Peak chive season is here, when chives are at their freshest and rank among the most flavorful vegetables for savory fillings. My family always enjoys several meals of dumplings or stuffed buns made with chives this time of year, and they are utterly delicious. Chives turn tough and lose their bright, fresh flavor once the season passes, so try this juicy, burst-of-flavor filling while chives are still at their best.
Ingredients
flour
as needed
chives
as needed
ground pork
as needed
peeled shrimp
as needed
minced scallions
as needed
minced ginger
as needed
Instructions
1
Step 1
Remove any wilted leaves from the chives, rinse thoroughly with clean water, and drain well.
2
Step 2
Add a small amount of water to the ground pork and beat until it becomes sticky—this is the key to a juicy filling. Then add soy sauce and salt to season, stir well, mix in peanut oil, and finally peel the shrimp, dice them, and fold into the mixture.
3
Step 3
Finely chop the chives and add them to the filling, mixing thoroughly. The chive, pork, and shrimp filling is now ready.
4
Step 4
In advance, add water to the flour and knead into a dough of medium firmness. Let it rest briefly, knead again, divide into small pieces, flatten them, and roll out into round dumpling wrappers.
5
Step 5
Take a dumpling wrapper and place an appropriate amount of filling in the center.
6
Step 6
Fold in half and pinch tightly with both hands to seal the dumpling. Repeat until all the dumplings are wrapped.
7
Step 7
Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil, add the dumplings, and gently stir with a spoon to prevent them from sticking together. Cover and cook until done.
8
Step 8
Remove the dumplings and enjoy while hot. Serve with garlic paste or rice vinegar for extra flavor. Try it while the chives are at their freshest!
